Hyderabad vs Bangalore, 7th Match

Well we all need some rest to catch our breath after that close finish. We hope you had a good time today. Do join us tomorrow as Rajasthan face off against Kolkata. That should be a good game too. Cheers and goodbye for now.

Vihari: "I'm very happy. In the last 5 years I've been watching it on TV. It's a special feeling to win this game. It was a low total. I thought if I could bat through it would be easy for us. It means a lot to me. I've been playing cricket since I was 9 and this is my biggest moment so far."

Hanuma Vihari is the Man of the Match.

Sangakkara: "All credit to the team. We knew that we had to play tight cricket and stay together. Thanks to the crowd for coming down. I just told Steyn to bowl yorkers and hoped for the best. I liked the way White and Perera handled ths super over. Vihari did splendidly too playing in his first season. I think the groundsman does his best to give us a good wicket. Today there were Murali and Murali Kartik so the idea was for me to bat more in the middle overs. The key is to really fight and scrap. We have some good young cricketers."

Kohli: "It was a great fightback after the start they had got. 27 from 14, we should have pulled the game off from there. The bowlers are coming out on top. It's a good thing to see. Two last ball finishes for us. I hope there are no more for this season. We should have been more aware in the last two overs. Saving the twos. We should have done better there."

Bangalore will be gutted though. They did very well with the ball to defend a low total. Vinay Kumar bowled a fantastic final over to take it down to the super over but faltered there. They will take a lot of heart from fighting it out right till the end. Stay tuned for the presentations coming up very soon.

So that's the first over of this season. There were plenty of nerves all around but it was the ice cool Steyn who delivered at the crunch. The blows by White in the super over did give him a good cushioning though. Hyderabad have got off to a winning start this season. Two in two now.

White: "My heart was pumping a bit. I had not done a lot in the match so I had to do something. Credit to Dale Steyn. Bowling to Kohli and Gayle is never easy. Dale bowled a fantastic over. Thanks to all the fans who came out. We're very excited and hope they keep turning up."

Hyderabad clinch the thriller. Steyn is the hero for them right now. Bangalore managed 15 in the super over but it was still not enough. A lot of happy faces in the Hyderabad camp. VVS Laxman cannot contain his glee.

0.6 Steyn to Gayle, 1 run. Terrific bowling from Steyn. A pacy delivery just outside off. Gayle swings hard but can only get it along the ground to long off. Bangalore fall short by 5 runs

Six needed to tie now. Bangalore have scored more boundaries

0.5 Steyn to Gayle, SIX, Gayle delivers the much needed big hit. This was very full and outside off, Gayle brings out the big golf swing and sends it straight down the ground for maximum

0.4 Steyn to Kohli, 1 run, Steyn does it well again. A good yorker again. Kohli can only jam it down to long on

0.3 Steyn to Kohli, FOUR, This was quick and on the leg, Kohli flicks it nicely and well wide of fine leg for a much needed boundary

18 needed off 4 now.

0.2 Steyn to Gayle, 1 run. Very good bowling once again. Right in the blockhole on the leg. Gayle clears his frontfoot and tries to swing it on the onside but only manages to get it along the ground to long on

0.1 Steyn to Gayle, 2 runs, Steyn keeps it very full and on the leg. Gayle drills it through square leg and has to hobble back for the second. A sharper throw could have caught him short

Gayle will take strike. No surprises there.

Kohli and Gayle to bat for Bangalore.

A lot of tense faces all around. Ray Jennings, the Bangalore coach, has his palms on his face. Tom Moody has a chat with his boys in the middle. Cameron White is leading the pep talk. Steyn chips in too.

There have been two super overs in the Indian T20 league before this. Both times, the team chasing in the super over has won it. What will happen this time? We'll have Steyn v Gayle once again in a few moments.

Steyn's having a chat with Tom Moody and proceeds to do a few warm-ups.

White has given Hyderabad a really good chance here. 21 is not going to be easy at all with Steyn bowling, in all probability.

0.6 Vinay to White, 2 runs, 21 is the target now for Bangalore. White swings a slower one down to deep mid wicket for a couple

0.5 Vinay to White, SIX. This time Vinay Kumar goes too full. White clears his front foot and smacks it just over the man at long off. Terrifc hit

Hyderabad have made 12 off the first 4 balls

0.4 Vinay to White, 2 runs, a low full toss on the leg now, White flicks it down to deep square leg and comes back for two

0.3 Vinay to White, SIX, a length delivery from Vinay Kumar. White stands up tall and whacks it mightily and well over the long on boundary. The crowd goes delirious

0.2 Vinay to Perera, 1 run, right in the blockhole now from Vinay Kumar. Perera drills it along the ground to deep mid wicket. Just a single though. This is good bowling. 4 from the first 2 balls

0.1 Vinay to White, 1 run, A good length delivery on the off now. White slaps it hard down to long off for just a single

0.1 Vinay to Perera, no ball, 1 run. Vinay Kumar delivers a high full toss. Perera thumps it down to long off for just a single

Another change now. Vinay Kumar now takes the ball.

Bangalore do look in good spirits. Henriques to bowl the crucial over for Bangalore.

It's Thisara Perera and Cameron White to start off. Venkatesh Prasad, the bowling coach, has a long chat with Kohli.

A lot of discussion between the two teams and the umpires as well. Sangakkara is padded up. Who will walk out with him?

Both teams will now nominate three batsmen and a bowler for the super over. Hyderabad will bat first as they were the chasing side.

19.6 Vinay Kumar to Hanuma Vihari, byes, 1 run, we have a super over, another perfect delivery from Vinay Kumar, the slower ball, Vihari looks to cut and misses, they scamper across for a bye. Karthik has a shy at the stumps and misses, Steyn was home anyway.

2 needed from 1 ball. Will we have a super over

19.5 Vinay Kumar to Hanuma Vihari, 2 runs, excellent cricket from everyone! This was a perfect yorker from VK, Vihari digs it out to long off and calls for the second run, the return is weak and Vihari makes his ground

4 needed from 2 balls

19.4 Vinay Kumar to Steyn, 1 run, low full toss from VK, Steyn mistimes his drive to long on for a single

19.3 Vinay Kumar to Steyn, no run, excelle nt change of pace from VK, the slower ball, Steyn went for a big heave and misses, just went past the off-stump

19.2 Vinay Kumar to Steyn, 2 runs, change of pace from Vinay Kumar, slower ball outside off, Steyn drives it wide of long off for a brace

Dale Steyn, right handed bat, comes to the crease

19.1 Vinay Kumar to Ashish Reddy, out Caught by Virat Kohli!! Low full toss from Vinay Kumar, Reddy went for the big heave over mid-wicket, does not get hold of the shot and offers a simple chance to Kohli at cover. Ashish Reddy c Virat Kohli b Vinay Kumar 14(12) [6s-1]

Vinay Kumar to Ashish Reddy, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Reddy has been caught off a high full toss. Is it a no-ball? NO, and Ashish Reddy is OUT

It will be Vinay Kumar

HYD need 7 from the last over. Who will bowl? Will Kohli risk VK or will Moises get a ball

18.6 Kartik to Ashish Reddy, 1 run, full and outside off, Reddy drills it to long off for a single

18.5 Kartik to Hanuma Vihari, leg byes, 1 run, flatter and on the pads, Vihari looks to heave and misses, they scamper across for a leg bye

18.4 Kartik to Ashish Reddy, 1 run, flatter and outside off, Reddy cuts it straight to Gayle at short third man, calls for a quick single and gets it in the end

18.3 Kartik to Ashish Reddy, 2 runs, flighted delivery on off, Reddy makes room and goes inside out over extra cover, the ball just drops wide of long off, a couple for Reddy

18.2 Kartik to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, full and outside off, Vihari drives it to sweeper cover for a single

18.1 Kartik to Ashish Reddy, 1 run, flatter and outside off, Reddy shimmies down the track and drives it to long off

Hyderabad have their noses in front again and should win this now

17.6 Vinay Kumar to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR, super shot, this is poor stuff from Vinay Kumar, length ball on off, Vihari bends and slog sweeps it wide of mid-wicket for a boundary

17.5 Vinay Kumar to Ashish Reddy, 1 run, full and on the stumps, Reddy makes room and drills it to long on for a single

17.4 Vinay Kumar to Ashish Reddy, SIX, magnificent shot, that should ease the pressure on HYD. length ball on off, Reddy clears his left leg and clouts it way over the stands at long on for a massive six

17.3 Vinay Kumar to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, short of a length and on middle, Vihari makes room and drives it to cover for a single

16.2 Kartik to Ashish Reddy, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, driven towards long off for a single

Ashish Reddy, right handed bat, comes to the crease

16.1 Kartik to Hanuma Vihari, out Amit Mishra Run Out!! 2 runs completed. Absolute brilliance from Vinay Kumar. This was short and wide outside off, Vihari made room and cut it behind point. It looked like going to the fence, Vinay came across from a long way, puts ins a big dive, pulls the ball back into play. He then recovers and fires an accurate throw towards the keeper who whips the bails off with Amit Mishra miles out of his crease on the 3rd run. Amit Mishra run out (Vinay Kumar/Arun Karthik) 0(0)

Kartik to Hanuma Vihari, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

Murali Kartik [2.0-0-16-0] is back into the attack

15.6 Unadkat to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, slower ball from Unadkat, Vihari runs it down towards third man for a single

Amit Mishra, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Time for the strategic break

15.5 Unadkat to Thisara Perera, out Caught by Henriques!! Unadkat has the second big fish, This was a clever change of pace from Unadkat, the slower ball bowled by the back of the hand, Perera was committed for the big shot, does not get hold of the pull and holes out to Henriques at deep mid-wicket. Kohli realises the importance of the wicket as he hugs his bowler. Thisara Perera c Henriques b Unadkat 7(8) [4s-1]

Unadkat to Thisara Perera, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

15.4 Unadkat to Thisara Perera, FOUR, fab shot! length ball on off, Perera clears his left leg and flat bats it past the bowler, the fielder at long off has no chance

15.3 Unadkat to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, slower ball from Unadkat, Vihari makes room and pulls it down to long on for a single

15.2 Unadkat to Hanuma Vihari, no run, Unadkat bangs another one short and gets it to angle across Vihari, he drops his wrists and lets it go

15.1 Unadkat to Hanuma Vihari, 2 runs, Unadkat bangs one short and on the stumps, Vihari swivels across and pulls it wide of mid-wicket for a brace

14.6 Muralitharan to Thisara Perera, no run, tossed up and on off, Perera drives it towards cover

14.5 Muralitharan to Thisara Perera, leg byes, FOUR, wrong line from Muralitharan, bowls this one flat and on the pads, Perera looks to flick and misses, the ball goes off the pads and races away to the fence

14.4 Muralitharan to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, flighted delivery on middle, worked towards mid-wicket for a single

14.3 Muralitharan to Thisara Perera, 1 run, tossed up and on middle, Perera punches it back towards the bowler, the ball ricochets off the stumps and goes towards long on

14.2 Muralitharan to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, Muralitharan drops one short and outside off, Vihari cuts it square on the off-side for a single

14.1 Muralitharan to Thisara Perera, 1 run, pushed through by Muralitharan, Perera nudges it past square leg for a single

14.1 Muralitharan to Thisara Perera, wide, flatter and well down the leg, wide called

13.6 Unadkat to Thisara Perera, 1 run, back of a length and just outside off, Perera pushes it to the left of Dilshan and takes off for a quick single, he shys and misses. Perera was scrambling to make his ground

13.5 Unadkat to Thisara Perera, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Perera defends it back towards the bowler

Thisara Perera, left handed bat, comes to the crease

13.4 Unadkat to Sangakkara, out Caught by Arun Karthik!! Big wicket for Unadkat, the Bangalore boys all looked pumped up. This was short of a length outside off and shapes away, Sangakkara pokes away from his body, gets a thick edge to the left of the keeper, he dives across and comes up with a smart catch. Sangakkara c Arun Karthik b Unadkat 16(17) [4s-1]

Unadkat to Sangakkara, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

13.3 Unadkat to Sangakkara, 2 runs, short of a length and on off, Sangakkara was walking down the track, gets a leading edge past cover for a brace

13.2 Unadkat to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, short of a length and outside off, Vihari slugs it to mid-on and calls for a quick single. Vinay makes a direct hit at the bowler's end but the bails fell a tad too late for Bangalore

The 3rd umpire has been called for, Hanuma Vihari is the man in question. Looks very tight indeed, the bails came off quite late. That might just save Vihari. NOT OUT is the call

13.1 Unadkat to Sangakkara, 1 run, short and wide from Unadkat, Sangakkara cuts it to the left of Dilshan at point, he fumbles and the batsmen sneak across for a single

Jaidev Unadkat [2.0-0-11-0] is back into the attack

12.6 Muralitharan to Sangakkara, 1 run, Sangakkara shimmies down the track to a well pitched up ball and drives it in the air towards mid-wicket

12.5 Muralitharan to Sangakkara, no run, Muralitharan gives this one more air, driven towards cover

12.4 Muralitharan to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, flighted delivery and on off, Vihari works it to long on for a single

12.3 Muralitharan to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR, handy boundary for Vihari! This was well tossed up and outside off, Vihari went for the sweep, gets the top edge behind square, Henriques ran across from the deep, puts in a dive but can't reach to the ball

12.2 Muralitharan to Sangakkara, 1 run, flighted and on the pads tucked behind square for a single

12.1 Muralitharan to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, Muralitharan drifts one on the pads, nudged past square leg for a single

11.6 Dilshan to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, Dilshan drops one short and outside off, pulled down to long on for a single. Good over for HYD, 10 came from it

11.5 Dilshan to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up and outside off, punched towards long off for a run

11.4 Dilshan to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, Vihari shimmies down the track to a length ball and drives it to long on for a single

11.3 Dilshan to Sangakkara, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, punched to long off for a single

11.2 Dilshan to Sangakkara, 2 runs, flatter and outside off, Sangakkara stays back and cuts it in front of sweeper cover for a brace

11.1 Dilshan to Sangakkara, FOUR, handy boundary for Sangakkara, rank long hop from Dilshan, Sangakkara rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary

Tillakaratne Dilshan, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

10.6 Muralitharan to Hanuma Vihari, no run, flighted delivery on off, Vihari gets across and manages an inside edge towards short fine

10.5 Muralitharan to Hanuma Vihari, no run, appeal for a catch! This was short and wide outside off, Vihari looked to cut and missed, Karthik takes it on the second attempt and appeals, the umpire is unmoved

10.4 Muralitharan to Sangakkara, 1 run, Muralitharan bowls this one quicker as he saw Sangakkara giving the charge, worked behind square for a single

10.3 Muralitharan to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, tossed up on off and spinning back in, Vihari works it in front of point for a single

10.2 Muralitharan to Sangakkara, 1 run, Muralitharan gives this one more air, driven to long on for a single

10.1 Muralitharan to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up and on off, Sangakkara gets forward in defence

9.6 Vinay Kumar to Hanuma Vihari, 2 runs, excellent running from Vihari, cuts a length ball to the deep where Unadkat fumbles, Vihari is quick to seize upon the chance for the second run. Vinay Kumar is left fuming

9.5 Vinay Kumar to Hanuma Vihari, no run, Vinay Kumar drops it short and outside off, Vihari cuts it this time to the other man at backward point, this must be frustrating for the batsman

9.4 Vinay Kumar to Hanuma Vihari, no run, width from Vinay Kumar, Vihari cuts it hard but straight to one of the two men at point

9.3 Vinay Kumar to Sangakkara, 1 run, Vinay Kumar bangs one short and outside off, pulled away to deep mid-wicket for a single

9.2 Vinay Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Sangakkara gets forward and drives it to cover

9.1 Vinay Kumar to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, short of a length and outside off, Vihari chops it down towards third man for a single

8.6 Muralitharan to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up and on off, Sangakkara pokes at that and gets an inside edge towards the onside

8.5 Muralitharan to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Vihari moves across and works it behind square for a single

8.4 Muralitharan to Hanuma Vihari, no run, tossed up and on off, Vihari turns it towards the onside

8.3 Muralitharan to Sangakkara, leg byes, 3 runs, Muralitharan drifts one on the pads, Sangakkara was looking to help it on its way and misses, Gayle gives the chase from slip and saves a run

Kumar Sangakkara, left handed bat, comes to the crease

8.2 Muralitharan to Akshath Reddy, out Bowled!! That is a cracker from Muralitharan! The off-break does the business, this was tossed up on off and spins back in sharply, Reddy was making room to play the cut, does not read the spin on the ball and is comprehensively cleaned up. The old man is back with his tricks. Akshath Reddy b Muralitharan 23(21) [4s-2]

Muralitharan to Akshath Reddy, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Gayle is at 1st slip

8.1 Muralitharan to Hanuma Vihari, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Vihari nudges it wide of square leg for a single

3.6 Henriques to Hanuma Vihari, no run, short of a length and outside off, Vihari steers it straight to Gayle at wide slip

3.5 Henriques to Hanuma Vihari, no run, tad fuller and on off, Vihari moves across and defends it towards point

3.4 Henriques to Hanuma Vihari, no run, on a length and just outside off, Vihari stays bahind the line and defends it

Hanuma Vihari, right handed bat, comes to the crease

3.3 Henriques to Cameron White, out Caught by Muralitharan!! Tame dismissal for White. This was a length ball from Henriques, stops after pitching, White was looking to hit it on the up, the ball goes off the splice of the bat and lobs a simple catch to Muralitharan at mid-off. Cameron White c Muralitharan b Henriques 5(9) [4s-1]

Henriques to Cameron White, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

3.2 Henriques to Cameron White, no run, short of a length and on off, White stays behind the line and defends it

3.1 Henriques to Akshath Reddy, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside off, Reddy drives it to the left of Gayle at cover, he stops it partially and allows a single

2.6 Unadkat to Cameron White, no run, another one that angles across the right hander, White pushes at that and misses

2.5 Unadkat to Cameron White, no run, nicely bowled by Unadkat, on a good length and shaping away from outside off, White has a spar at that and misses

2.4 Unadkat to Akshath Reddy, 1 run, fuller length delivery and angling across the right hander, Reddy went for the big heave and gets a thick edge towards third man

2.3 Unadkat to Cameron White, 1 run, full and on middle, White punches it to mid-on and calls for a quick single, easily done in the end

2.2 Unadkat to Cameron White, no run, appeal for a catch! Unadkat drifts one down the leg again, White was looking to flick and missed

2.1 Unadkat to Cameron White, FOUR, easy pickings for White, wrong line from Unadkat, full and on the pads, clipped away past short fine for a boundary

2.1 Unadkat to Cameron White, wide, Unadkat angles one well down the leg, wide called

1.6 Henriques to Akshath Reddy, 2 runs, uppish but safe! This was short and on the body, Reddy shovels it without much power, just about clears mid-wicket for a brace

1.5 Henriques to Akshath Reddy, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Reddy gets across and defends it

1.4 Henriques to Akshath Reddy, FOUR, nicely done by Reddy, wrong line from Henriques, short and on the pads, Reddy gets inside the line and helps it past the keeper

1.3 Henriques to Cameron White, leg byes, 1 run, full and on the pads, White looks to flick and misses, scampers across for a leg bye

1.2 Henriques to Cameron White, no run, full and shaping away from outside off, White covers for the movement and defends it towards point

1.2 Henriques to Cameron White, wide, Henriques drifts one down the leg, wide called

Cameron White, right handed bat, comes to the crease

1.1 Henriques to Parthiv Patel, out Caught by Arun Karthik!! Edged and gone! The perfect start for Henriques, on a good length and shaping away, lures Patel into the drive, he does not get behind the line and manages only a thick edge, safely held by the keeper. Bangalore needed this start. Parthiv Patel c Arun Karthik b Henriques 2(4)

Henriques to Parthiv Patel, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Moises Henriques, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Unadkat to Akshath Reddy, no run, tad fuller and outside off, Reddy gets behind the line and defends it towards the off-side

0.5 Unadkat to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, Gayle floors a difficult catch! This was short and wide from Unadkat, Patel slashed hard, gets a thick outside edge towards 4th slip where Gayle leaps and gets a fingertip on that

0.4 Unadkat to Parthiv Patel, no run, back of a length and outside off, no room for Patel to free his arms, he chops it down towards short point

0.3 Unadkat to Akshath Reddy, 1 run, short of a length and on off, Reddy pushes it in front of mid-on for a single

0.2 Unadkat to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, Unadkat shortens his length outside off, Patel reaches out and steers it down towards third man for a single

0.1 Unadkat to Akshath Reddy, 1 run, back of a length delivery and nipping back in sharply, Reddy tucks it behind square past square leg for a single

Akshath Reddy and Parthiv Patel are at the crease. Akshath Reddy is on strike. Unadkat will open the attack

Welcome back..

Hyderabad will be the happier team going into the break. Bangalore lost wickets at the top including those of Gayle and Dilshan. Kohli top scored with 46 and Henriques chipped in with 44 as the viistors wound up with a less then flattering scoreline. The pitch looks two paced and the hosts defended 127 the other day, Bangalore will look to take comfort as they seek to defend this total.

19.6 Ishant to Kartik, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, Kartik forces it towards mid-wicket for a single. Bangalore end up with a modest 130

19.5 Ishant to Unadkat, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, Unadkat drives it to cover and hares across for a quick single

19.4 Ishant to Kartik, 1 run, Sharma drops one short and on the body, Kartik was looking to pull, gets a bit of glove and scampers across for a run

Jaidev Unadkat, right handed bat, comes to the crease

19.3 Ishant to Vinay Kumar, out Caught by Sangakkara!! Vinay falls in the search of quick runs! This was a low full toss from Ishant, Kumar was looking to go over cover again, the bat turned in his hands and ends up offering a simple catch to Sangakkara at the edge of the circle. Vinay Kumar c Sangakkara b Ishant 7(4) [4s-1]

Ishant to Vinay Kumar, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

19.2 Ishant to Vinay Kumar, 2 runs, full and outside off, the slower ball from Sharma, Kumar looks to go over cover, just about clears the man out there, comes back for the second run

Murali Kartik, left handed bat, comes to the crease

19.1 Ishant to Henriques, out Caught by Cameron White!! A huge wicket in the context of the over, this was a length ball from Ishant, the slower ball as well. Henriques went for the big hit, ends up miscuing it high in the air. White runs across from mid-wicket and takes a safe catch. Henriques c Cameron White b Ishant 44(40) [4s-5]

Ishant to Henriques, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Ishant Sharma [3.0-0-22-1] is back into the attack

18.6 Steyn to Vinay Kumar, FOUR, lucky four, length ball from Steyn, Kumar goes for an almighty swing and gets a top edge over the keeper for a boundary. Handy runs for Bangalore

18.5 Steyn to Henriques, 1 run, Steyn follows Henriques as he shimmied down the track, driven towards long on for a single

18.4 Steyn to Henriques, 2 runs, Steyn bangs one short and outside off, Henriques rocks back and pulls it up and over mid-wicket, did not hit it all that well, just a couple as the fielder makes the save

18.3 Steyn to Henriques, 2 runs, Ashish drops a steepler! This was full and outside off, Henriques went for the almight swipe, gets the top edge that swivels in the air for a long time, Reddy gets underneath the ball and drops a tough chance

18.2 Steyn to Vinay Kumar, 1 run, short of a length and outside off, Kumar gets behind the line and works it wide of cover for a single

18.1 Steyn to Henriques, 1 run, full and on off, Henriques makes room and steers it to backward point for a single

Vinay Kumar, right handed bat, comes to the crease

17.6 Thisara Perera to Arun Karthik, out Caught by Ashish Reddy!! Karthik falls for a duck! This was full and outside off, Karthik made room by stepping outside leg, was looking to go over mid-off, hits it hard and flat but straight to Reddy at the edge of the circle at mid-off. Arun Karthik c Ashish Reddy b Thisara Perera 0(1)

Thisara Perera to Arun Karthik, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

17.6 Thisara Perera to Arun Karthik, wide, Thisara Perera drifts one full and well down the leg, wide called

17.5 Thisara Perera to Henriques, 1 run, length ball on the pads, Henriques flicks it straight to the fielder at short fine

17.4 Thisara Perera to Henriques, FOUR, handy boundary for Henriques! Picks the slower ball from Perera, rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket, beats White's scrambling dive at wide long on

17.3 Thisara Perera to Henriques, no run, Perera gets away with a high full toss, Henriques was giving the charge, misses and is surprised that it is not called for height

17.2 Thisara Perera to Henriques, no run, nicely bowled by Thisara Perera, the back of the hand slower ball, Henriques looks to cut and is beaten

17.1 Thisara Perera to Henriques, no run, low full toss and wide outside off, Henriques looks to run it past the keeper and misses

Thisara Perera [3.0-0-15-0] is back into the attack

Arun Karthik, right handed bat, comes to the crease

16.6 Steyn to Agarwal, out Caught by Ankit Sharma!! Agarwal's attacking instincts get the better of him! This was the cutter from Steyn, bowled with a scrambled seam, Agarwal was very early into the drive and finds the man at mid-off with precision. Agarwal c Ankit Sharma b Steyn 7(8)

Steyn to Agarwal, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

16.5 Steyn to Agarwal, 2 runs, short and wide from Steyn, Agarwal hops in his crease and lifts it over point, did not time it all that well, just about clears the man, wants the second and makes it with a dive

16.4 Steyn to Henriques, 1 run, full and outside off, Henriques looks to mow it over mid-wicket, gets a thick inside edge behind square for a single

16.3 Steyn to Henriques, FOUR, crunched, length ball from Steyn, Henriques shimmies down the track and blats it through extra cover, no one moved, that one raced to the fence in a jiffy

16.2 Steyn to Henriques, FOUR, deft touch from Henriques , on a good length and just outside off, Henriques waits on it, opens the face of the bat and runs it past the keeper for a boundary

16.1 Steyn to Agarwal, 1 run, on a good length and outside off, Agarwal went for the drive and mistimes it towards mid-on for a single

Dale Steyn [2.0-0-14-0] is back into the attack

Time for a strategic break

15.6 Amit Mishra to Henriques, no run, Amit Mishra drops one short and outside off, Henriques cuts it straight to Sangakkara at cover

15.5 Amit Mishra to Henriques, no run, flighted delivery on off and spinning away, Henriques makes room and mistimes his cut towards cover point

15.4 Amit Mishra to Agarwal, 1 run, Ishant drops a sitter, this was well tossed up by Amit Mishra, Agarwal went for the slog sweep, does not time it all that well. Ishant gets under it at mid-wicket and drops a dolly

15.3 Amit Mishra to Agarwal, no run, Mishra drifts in the googly, Agarwal did not read it, ends up pushing down the wrong line and is hit on the pads

15.2 Amit Mishra to Henriques, 1 run, flatter and on middle, worked wide of the bowler for a single

15.1 Amit Mishra to Henriques, no run, pushed through by Mishra, driven back to the bowler

14.5 Thisara Perera to Henriques, 1 run, on a good length and outside off, Henriques steers it down towards third man

14.4 Thisara Perera to Henriques, FOUR, Henriques takes the ariel route! This was full and on off, Henriques clears the frontfoot and heaves it over mid-off, the bat turned in his hands as he finished the shot, bounces just before the ropes for a boundary

14.3 Thisara Perera to Agarwal, 1 run, on a good length and outside off, Agarwal runs it down towards third man

The umpires want Perera to remove his bandages from the bowling arm. The bowler does not look all that pleased.

14.2 Thisara Perera to Agarwal, 2 runs, nice way to get going, this was full and outside off, Agarwal leans into the drive and caresses it past extra cover for a brace

14.1 Thisara Perera to Henriques, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Henriques runs it down towards third man for a single

Thisara Perera [2.0-0-6-0] is back into the attack

Mayank Agarwal, right handed bat, comes to the crease

13.6 Ashish Reddy to Virat Kohli, out Caught&Bowled!! Superb catch from Reddy. Another big wicket for the hosts. This was a length ball, held up on the pitch, Kohli was lunging forward on the drive, plays a bit too early. The ball was dying on the bowler, he lunges forward and takes a sensational catch with his left hand. A crucial wicket for Hyderabad, Kohli was threatening to take the match away from them. Virat Kohli c and b Ashish Reddy 46(44) [4s-5 6s-1]

Ashish Reddy to Virat Kohli, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

13.5 Ashish Reddy to Virat Kohli, no run, good comeback from Reddy, the slower ball, pitched up and just outside off, driven back to the bowler

13.4 Ashish Reddy to Virat Kohli, FOUR, lovely shot! Width from Ashish Reddy, Kohli reaches out for the cut and lifts it uppishly and over point for a boundary, he is changing gears here

13.3 Ashish Reddy to Henriques, 1 run, Henriques makes room to a slower ball and swats a cut to deep extra cover for a single

13.2 Ashish Reddy to Virat Kohli, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, eased to sweeper cover for a single

13.1 Ashish Reddy to Henriques, 1 run, Reddy drops one short and wide, Henriques cuts it square on the off-side for a single

Ashish Reddy, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

12.6 Ishant to Henriques, 1 run, width from Ishant, Henriques cuts it square towards third man, one bounce and to the fielder in the deep

12.5 Ishant to Virat Kohli, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, dabbed to the left of point for a single

12.4 Ishant to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, tad fuller and outside off, Kohli leans forward and drives it square in front of point, runs hard to come back for the second run

12.3 Ishant to Virat Kohli, SIX, magnificent! This was a length ball from Ishant, Kohli gave the charge, frees his arms and lifts it miles over long off for a superb six

12.2 Ishant to Henriques, 1 run, tad fuller and outside off, Henriques stays back and chops it to the left of backward point, Sangakkara dives and keeps them down to a single

12.1 Ishant to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Ishant shortens his length on off, punched square on the off-side for a single

Ishant Sharma [2.0-0-10-1] is back into the attack

11.6 Amit Mishra to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Mishra gives this one more air, Kohli shimmies down the track and drives it wide of mid-wicket for a single

11.5 Amit Mishra to Henriques, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Henriques leans back and works it square on the off-side for a single

11.4 Amit Mishra to Henriques, no run, tossed up and on off, Henriques plays it very late and defends it towards the off-side

11.3 Amit Mishra to Henriques, no run, pushed through by Mishra, defended back to the bowler

11.2 Amit Mishra to Virat Kohli, 1 run, close! Mishra drops one short and on the stumps, Kohli rocks back and pulls it just wide of mid-wicket for a single

11.1 Amit Mishra to Henriques, 1 run, flatter and on the pads, worked to deep mid-wicket for a single

10.6 Ankit Sharma to Virat Kohli, no run, Sharma drops one short and outside off, Kohli cuts but can't it past short extra cover

10.5 Ankit Sharma to Henriques, 1 run, pushed through by Sharma, Henriques nudges it in front of cover for a single

10.4 Ankit Sharma to Henriques, no run, full and outside off, Henriques lunges forward in defence

10.3 Ankit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 1 run, flatter and outside off, Kohli cuts it to long off for a single

10.2 Ankit Sharma to Virat Kohli, FOUR, lovely shot, Sharma drops one fractionally short and on the stumps, Kohli is quick to rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary

10.1 Ankit Sharma to Henriques, 1 run, Sharma drops one short and wide outside off, Henriques cuts it square on the off-side for a single

Ankit Sharma [1.0-0-10-0] is back into the attack

9.6 Amit Mishra to Virat Kohli, no run, pushed through on off, defended back to the bowler

9.4 Amit Mishra to Henriques, 2 runs, close shave for Henriques! This was well tossed up by Amit Mishra, Henriques was looking to swat it over cover, gets more of a top edge that loops over the fielder, the batsmen get back for a couple

9.3 Amit Mishra to Henriques, no run, tossed up and on the pads, Henriques looks to work it towards the onside and misses

9.2 Amit Mishra to Henriques, FOUR, fab shot, Amit Mishra drops this one marginally short and outside off, Henriques rocks back and cuts it behind backward point, beats the fielder and races away to the fence

9.1 Amit Mishra to Virat Kohli, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, driven towards long off for a single

Time for a strategic break

8.6 Thisara Perera to Henriques, no run, on a good length and outside off, Henriques defends it

8.5 Thisara Perera to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Kohli shimmies down the track to a length ball and eases it behind point for a single

8.4 Thisara Perera to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, on a good length and outside off, Kohli moves forward and punches it wide of sweeper cover for a couple

8.3 Thisara Perera to Virat Kohli, no run, full and outside off, Kohli gets forward and drives it towards short extra cover

8.2 Thisara Perera to Henriques, 1 run, short of a length and outside off, Henriques opens the face of the bat and steers it down towards third man

8.1 Thisara Perera to Henriques, no run, on a good length and outside off, Henriques pushes it towards point

7.6 Amit Mishra to Virat Kohli, no run, pushed through by Mishra, Kohli hangs on the backfoot and defends it towards the off-side, excellent start from Mishra

7.5 Amit Mishra to Virat Kohli, no run, Mishra drifts this one on the pads, Kohli gets well forward and defends it off his pads

7.4 Amit Mishra to Virat Kohli, no run, the slider from Mishra, stays a tad low as well, Kohli goes back and defends it

7.3 Amit Mishra to Henriques, 1 run, Mishra gives this one plenty of air, punched towards long off for a single

7.2 Amit Mishra to Henriques, no run, pushed through by Mishra, Henriques stays back in his crease and defends it

Moises Henriques, right handed bat, comes to the crease

7.1 Amit Mishra to Karun Nair, out Lbw!! Amit Mishra strikes with his first ball. This was well tossed up on off and holds its line, Nair was stuck in his crease as he looked to nudge it towards the onside, misses and is struck on the back pad in front of off-stump, simple call for the umpire. Bangalore slump into trouble. Karun Nair lbw b Amit Mishra 9(9)

Amit Mishra to Karun Nair, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Amit Mishra, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

6.6 Thisara Perera to Virat Kohli, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Kohli moves forward and defends it towards backward point

6.5 Thisara Perera to Virat Kohli, no run, this one stayed down a tad, Kohli moves across and defends it towards the onside

6.4 Thisara Perera to Karun Nair, 1 run, Perera shortens his length on off, worked wide of cover point for a single

6.3 Thisara Perera to Karun Nair, no run, ugly swat from Nair, skips down the track to a length ball and misses his swing, the ball goes to the keeper on a bounce

4.5 Ankit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Sharma gives this one more air, punched to long on for a single

4.4 Ankit Sharma to Virat Kohli, FOUR, lovely shot, this was well tossed up by Sharma, inviting Kohli to have a go, Kohli shimmies down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and goes inside out over cover for a boundary

4.3 Ankit Sharma to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter and on the leg stump line, spits across the surface, Kohli was looking to defend, gets a soft leading edge towards the off-side

4.1 Ankit Sharma to Karun Nair, 5 runs, poor cricket from Hyderabd! This was tossed up on off, Nair gets forward and drives it to long off, they stroll across for a single, the return from Perera is shockingly high, Parthiv has no chance, the back-up is poor and the ball races away to the fence

3.6 Ishant to Virat Kohli, no run, full and on off, Kohli gets well forward and defends it towards the off-side

3.5 Ishant to Karun Nair, 1 run, Nair gets going in his Indian T20 career! Length ball on the hips, tucked behind square for a single

Karun Nair, right handed bat, comes to the crease

3.4 Ishant to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Cracking delivery from Ishant! Another big wicket for Hyderabd. This was pitched up on a length just outside off and nips back in, draws Dilshan forward into the defensive push, beats the inside edge of the bat and goes on to hit the top of off-stump. Excellent reward for some high quality bowling. Dilshan b Ishant 5(9)

Ishant to Dilshan, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

3.3 Ishant to Virat Kohli, 1 run, length ball on middle, Kohli works it wide of mid-wicket for a single

3.2 Ishant to Dilshan, leg byes, 1 run, Ishant slants one back in from off, Dilshan is caught in his crease as he looked to defend, gets struck high on the pads, the ball rolls behind point

3.1 Ishant to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Ishant begins with a length ball on off, Kohli clips it behind square for a single

Ishant Sharma, right-arm fast, comes into the attack

2.6 Steyn to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Steyn bangs one short and outside off, Kohli rides with the bounce and steers it down towards third man

2.6 Steyn to Virat Kohli, wide, Steyn drifts one short and down the leg, Kohli was looking to help it along and misses. Steyn appeals for a catch and is shocked to see the umpire calling it as a wide

2.5 Steyn to Virat Kohli, no run, Steyn responds with a good short ball, Kohli drops his wrists and lets it go

2.4 Steyn to Virat Kohli, FOUR, fab shot, width from Steyn, Kohli reaches out for the cut and eases it behind point, too square for the man at third man, 1st boundary for Virat Kohli

2.3 Steyn to Virat Kohli, no run, Steyn shortens his length on off, Kohli moves across and defends it towards the off-side

2.2 Steyn to Virat Kohli, no run, tad fuller and on middle, Kohli moves across and defends it towards mid-on

1.4 Hanuma Vihari to Dilshan, 1 run, Vihari drops one short and on middle, punched to long on for a single

1.3 Hanuma Vihari to Dilshan, 2 runs, flatter and on the pads, Dilshan goes deep into the crease and nudges it behind square for a brace

1.2 Hanuma Vihari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, tossed up from round the wicket, Kohli gets forward and drives it to long on for a single

Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease

1.1 Hanuma Vihari to Gayle, out Caught by Parthiv Patel!! Vihari has the big wicket. This was short and just outside off, Gayle was rocking back on the cut, is cramped for room and gets a thick edge. Parthiv gobbles up the chance, dream start for Vihari and Hyderabad. A wicket of the 1st ball in Indian T20 League for Vihari. Gayle c Parthiv Patel b Hanuma Vihari 1(2)

Hanuma Vihari to Gayle, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Hanuma Vihari, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

0.6 Steyn to Dilshan, no run, much better from Steyn, on a good length and just outside off, Dilshan pushes at that and gets an inside edge onto the pads

0.6 Steyn to Dilshan, 5 wides, Steyn loses his radar and drifts one miles down leg, Parthiv Patel has no chance to get to the ball, five bonus runs for Bangalore

0.5 Steyn to Dilshan, no run, Steyn drifts one on the pads, Dilshan looks to flick and misses, the ball rolls in front of mid-wicket, Dilshan wanted a single but is sent back by Gayle

0.4 Steyn to Dilshan, no run, full and holding its line on middle, Dilshan shuffles across and drives it to mid-on

0.3 Steyn to Dilshan, no run, on a length and just outside off, Dilshan prods forward and defends it towards the off-side

0.2 Steyn to Dilshan, 2 runs, full and a hint of shape away, Dilshan gets forward and drives it with an open face, beats cover point for a brace, did not time it all that well

0.1 Steyn to Gayle, 1 run, Gayle is up and running, full and a hint of nip back in, Gayle covers the line and drives it wide of cover for a single

Gayle and Dilshan are at the crease. Gayle is on strike. Steyn will open the attack

The players are out in the middle.. We are set for some more exciting action..

Sangakkara: 'I would have also batted. Just one change, Ravi Teja has been left out and ... ( he forgets the name of the replacement). We know they are a good side. We will have to fight well. The way we came back in the last match and the spirit we showed was outstanding. There is no special plans for Gayle, we just need to get him as soon as possible. Proud to play in Hyderabad.'

Kohli: 'We will bat first, looks like a good batting wicket. Just one change for us, Moises Henriques comes in for Dan Christian. It is always nice to get a win under the belt. I was backing both Vinay and Jaidev to deliver for us. We need more application in the batting department. Gayle is perfectly fine and we hope he will continue to bat well for us.'

Royal Challengers Bangalore have won the toss and elected to bat

The second match of the day and two teams that had a winning start to the tournament are up against each other. Both teams secured tight wins in their first match and winner of this game will go on top of the points ladder. Hello, and a warm welcome as Hyderabad host Bangalore in a much anticipated encounter. Toss in 10 minutes..

Preview:

Following a close victory over Mumbai in their opening game, Bangalore will be in search of their second win when they take on Hyderabad in what will be the latter's second home game. The Virat Kohli-led side went through some nervy moments before clinching their first win and they will be hoping to avoid such a situation by coming up with a clinical performance against the Kumar Sangakkara-led team.

Meanwhile, the debutants of the Indian T20 league, Hyderabad having gotten off to a winning start with a 22 run victory in a low-scoring encounter against Pune, will be hoping to come up with a strong show against the star-studded Bangalore line-up.

Bangalore:

Team News: AB de Villiers, who missed the opening game due to his contract with the South African T20 team Nashua Titans, is yet to join the Bangalore side and will not be part of their second match. Cheteshwar Pujara too will miss the game as he has not recovered from a broken finger while Zaheer Khan's fitness continues to be a problem and he is likely to miss this game as well. The Bangalore team will again be banking on Chris Gayle to shine with the bat like he did in the first match. Although the swashbuckling West Indian was seen limping in the game against Mumbai and did not take the field in the second innings, the good news for Bangalore is that he is fit and will be part of the line-up against Hyderabad.

In form player: Gayle's run-amassing spree for Bangalore has continued as he blasted 92 off just 58 balls in the game against Mumbai and was single-handedly responsible for Bangalore to end up with a competitive total of 156 on a pitch that was assisting the seamers. The knock, which included 11 fours and 5 massive hits past the boundary ropes, helped Gayle move up to the sixth spot on the list of the highest run-getters in the Indian T20 League and the left-hander is just 104 runs short of becoming only the fourth cricketer with 2000 or more runs in the T20 League.

Hits: Vinay Kumar came up with a crucial final over in which he picked up two wickets and gave away just 7 runs which helped Bangalore clinch a thriller against Mumbai. The seamer, who finished with a three wicket haul in that game, will be looking to come up with a similar show, going up against Hyderabad.

Appointed full time captain of Bangalore, Kohli started off well with a breezy 24. However, the skipper would have been disappointed that he could not convert his start into a substantial score and will be keen to score big in Bangalore's second match.

Misses: Tillakaratne Dilshan is a power player and his role at the top of the order is a crucial one for the Bangalore side as he is capable of providing blistering starts. However, that was not quite the case against Mumbai as the Lankan opener fell without scoring a run, clean bowled by Mitchell Johnson after facing 8 deliveries. The hard-hitting right-hander will be looking to make amends with a strong performance against Hyderabad. Daniel Christian, as an allrounder, failed miserably in Bangalore's opening game as he scored just four runs before ending up with expensive figures 0/42 off his four overs. The forgettable performance means that Christian is unlikely to get a second chance, especially with players like Henriques, Christopher Barnwell and Ravi Rampaul eager to grab a spot.

Hyderabad:

Team News: The Hyderabad team will continue to be without the services of Shikhar Dhawan, who is yet to recover from a finger injury and is likely to miss a few more games. With JP Duminy also out for the entire season, Hyderabad's batting order seems pretty brittle and the onus will be on Sangakkara and Cameron White to do most of the scoring.

In form player: Dale Steyn is arguably one of the best fast bowlers in the world and he lived up to his status with a tremendous bowling performance in Hyderabad's opening game, picking up three wickets in 3.5 overs while giving away just 11 runs. While the Bangalore side may boast some big-hitting batsmen, Steyn's recent show will keep them on their toes and the South African quick will be the key for the hosts who will be looking to make some early inroads and restrict the Bangalore batters.

Hits: While Steyn was in his elements with the ball, Amit Mishra showed that he too is a key member in Hyderabad's bowling department. He picked up the key wickets of Yuvraj Singh, Manish Pandey and Abhishek Nayar and conceded just 19 runs. His terrific showing earned him the Man of the Match award in that game and he will be hoping to extend his wicket taking form against Bangalore.

Thisara Perera too played a very important role against Pune, coming up with a fine all-round show. The Sri Lankan scored 30 crucial runs which enabled his side post a competitive total and also contributed with the ball, picking up 2 wickets for 29 runs. The Hyderabad team will be hoping that the all-rounder delivers again as they look to overcome the might of Bangalore.

Misses: Sangakkara and White are key batsmen in the Hyderabad line-up and in the absence of other star players, their role in steering the fortunes of the side is all the more important. However, both these players failed to live up to their reputation in the game against Pune, struggling to make an impact on a sluggish pitch. While the bowling department looks to be in safe hands with the presence of Steyn, Mishra and Ishant Sharma, Hyderabad need their batsmen to come up with better performances and especially need Sangakkara and White to give them that impetus with the bat.

Head to head: While this will be Bangalore's first game against the Sun Network owned Hyderabad side, they had played against the Hyderabad team owned by Deccan Chronicle 11 times and had tasted defeat in six of those games.

Quotes:Obviously Chris has been magnificent for us. He has proved why he is the best Twenty20 player in the world and also showed us that he does not think about hard hitting, but thinks about the game as well. We are not worried about the tag attached to Chris: Virat Kohli does not mind his team being reliant on Gayle.

CB pick: Bangalore

RCB will have a slight edge over Hyderabad in this match, considering the star-studded line-up that the visitors have. Although Hyderabad's bowling department with Steyn and co. can provide Bangalore a stiff challenge, the hosts do not have the batting talents to match Bangalore and are likely to face their first defeat.